Fugitive Friday: May, 5, 2017

If you have information on these or any wanted fugitives, you can remain anonymous and be eligible for a cash reward by calling Crime Stoppers at (800) 780-TIPS.

JOHN CONROY

We’re starting off our list with a 43 year old Lee County man who’s been jailed more than 48 times throughout the state of Florida. John Conroy is currently wanted for violating terms of his probation after being arrested for the possession, sale and delivery of heroin, as well as the possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. Conroy just got out of prison last summer after serving a year behind bars for dealing drugs. Now, he’s back to his old ways and is a fugitive from justice. Over the years, he’s been arrested for battery, burglary, grand theft auto, DUI, the possession of a sawed off shotgun, contempt, resisting and being a deadbeat dad. And that’s just in Lee County. He’s also been arrested three times in Collier, five times in Charlotte, with additional time spent in the Osceola County Jail. Conroy is 6’1”, 220 pounds and has a tattoo of the phrase “One love” on his right arm, and his last name inked on his leg. Detectives say he may be using the alias of Mark Tillis to avoid arrest.

DEWAYNE CROKER

And in Collier County, deputies are on the hunt for Dwayne Myron Croker, wanted for violating probation after an arrest for the possession of a controlled substance. Over the last eight years or so, Croker has found himself on the wrong side of the law more than a dozen times between Collier, Lee and Hillsborough Counties. Among his malfunctions are arrests for theft, fleeing and eluding officers, multiple counts of drug possession and resisting officers with violence, among others. Although his home base has typically been in Immokalee, Croker may be moving back and forth between there and Lehigh Acres. He is 5’9”, 185 pounds and has gold teeth and a tattoo of a scorpion inked on the top of his right hand. Croker is also known to use the street name of “Buddy.”

EMANUEL ECHAGARRUGA

Also on the run this week is Emanuel Echagarruga, a repeat criminal who was contracted to remodel a Port Charlotte home, but instead ended up stealing the client’s belongings and charging up fraudulent purchases on the victim’s stolen credit card. In total, Echagarruga racked up 23 criminal counts from that one incident, including burglary, fraud, dealing in stolen property and the illegal use of credit cards. Most of the items he purchased during his 12 day scam were sold for pennies on the dollar at several local pawn shops. For his actions, Echagarruga spent almost two years in state prison, and was released just over six months ago, at which time he was placed on probation. It didn’t take long for this 32 year old felon to violate the conditions of his release, and now he’s a wanted man – once again. In addition to his most recent charges, Echagarruga has also been jailed for resisting arrest and larceny theft. He is 5’9” with tattoos of the words RIP Ivan on his right shoulder and “Smile Now, Cry Later” on his left shoulder. And upon his arrest, he will be held without bond.

ANDREA YEARWOOD

And rounding out our list is a repeat offender with a history of having violent tendencies. Andrea Yearwood currently has three felony warrants for her arrest, stemming from charges of grand theft and dealing in stolen property. Over the last few years, this 25 year old felon has been jailed on a multitude of charges, including fraud, drug possession, disorderly conduct, driving with a suspended license and theft. Her most recent mugshot was snapped a month ago today, when she was charged as being a criminal registrant. Yearwood is 5’3”, 130 pounds and is has previously taken up residence in Cape Coral, Lehigh and North Fort Myers. She has several tattoos, including paw prints next to her right eye, a heart inked on the other side of her face, the Hello Kitty cartoon character on her left shoulder and the phrase “Everything happens for a reason” on her right arm. Yearwood also goes by the street name of “Georgia” and upon her arrest, she will be held without bond.

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